Dr Donald Wharton Elem School vs W W Walker Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 603 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
W W Walker Elem School
Bedford Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
130 students
| Measure | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois | W W Walker Elem School Bedford Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 2,303 | #2020 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43778 of 50,301 | #46685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 114 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Summit | Bedford Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 16.9).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 99.2%).
- •W W Walker Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 8.8).
- •W W Walker Elem School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 114.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr Donald Wharton Elem School better than W W Walker Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Donald Wharton Elem School ranks higher (21.7 vs 16.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and W W Walker Elem School?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Summit and Bedford Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. W W Walker Elem School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Donald Wharton Elem School and W W Walker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 and W W Walker Elem School is 2020th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).